Program Description:

The Special Education AAAS degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a variety of social and educational agencies. Shoreline Community College works closely with state advisory committees to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Education should follow the Elementary Education Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide .

AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

Note: Students must meet with advisor to complete graduation paperwork for this program.

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Core Curriculum (25 Credits)

Note: These classes have prerequisites based upon lower level classes or placement in English and Math.

Early Childhood Education Core Requirements (57 Credits)

* The human relations requirement is embedded in these courses.

• ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 5
• ECED& 107 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 5
• ECED& 120 Practicum-Nurturing Relationships Credits: 2
• EDUC& 115 Child Growth and Development Credits: 5 *
• EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior Credits: 3 *
• EDUC& 150 Child, Family, Community Credits: 3
• ECED& 160 Curriculum Development Credits: 5
• ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children Credits: 3
• ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development Credits: 3
• ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
• EDUC& 204 Introduction to Inclusive Education Credits: 5 *
• EDUC 210 Best Practices In Special Education Credits: 5
• EDUC 290 Student Internship I Credits: 5 *
• EDUC 296 Student Internship II Credits: 5 *

Electives (8 Credits)

All classes must be 100 level or higher.  Recommended:  CAST classes leading to CAST - Child Advocacy Studies Certificate of Completion Planning Guide ;  any other EDUC or ECED courses.

• *Course 1 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 3 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 4 ____________________ Credits: _____

Recommendations:

CAST classes leading to CAST 15 credit certificate; any other EDUC or ECED courses.

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Betty Peace-Gladstone  206-546-4729 bpeace-g@shoreline.edu Rm 5384
Tasleem Qaasim  206-546-4757 tqaasim@shoreline.edu Rm 5350

Program Information:

Length of Program: 90 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Every Quarter
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/early-childhood-education/

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